Style Icon: Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn wore the pants in Hollywood! Hepburn is credited for breaking the dress code for women in her time. In a time where Hollywood and the fashion industry was bursting with curves, kisses, and sex appeal Katharine's non-conformist style stood out amongst the rest.

Her style was masculine and casual -- she wore trousers, all the time. Even with her "manly" wardrobe she still managed to look beautiful, stylish, and intelligent.

Hepburn won a Council of Fashion Designers of America in1986 which recognized her non-conformist view of fashion.

Katharine Hepburn Closet Staples:

Pants, specifically men's trousers

Loose fitting button down shirts

Loafer style shoes with socks

The Katharine Hepburn of today is definitely Cate Blanchett, who also knows how to look stunning without all of the obvious sex appeal.